An under officer of the forest, whose duty it was to oversee and true inquisition make, as well of sworn men as unsworn, in every bailiwick of the forest; and of all manner of trespasses done, either to vert or venison, and cause them to 'be presented, without any concealment, in the next court of attachment, etc. Cromp. Jur. 201. … [Read more...] about BOW-BEARER
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BRANDING
An ancient mode of punishment by inflicting a mark on an offender with a hot iron. It is generally disused in civil law, but is a recognized punishment for some military offenses. … [Read more...] about BRANDING
BORGESMON
In Saxon law. The name given to the head of each family composing a tithing. … [Read more...] about BORGESMON
BOTHNA, OR BUTHNA
In old Scotch law. A park where cattle are Inclosed and fed. Bothna also signifies a barony, lordship, etc. Skene. … [Read more...] about BOTHNA, OR BUTHNA
BORGH OF HAMHALD
In old Scotch law. A pledge or surety given by the seller of goods to the buyer, to make the goods forthcoming as his own proper goods, and to warrant the same to him. Skene. … [Read more...] about BORGH OF HAMHALD